Beef Stew

By carvalhohm2

Ingredients

• 1 package of stew meat (about a pound to a pound in half works well)
• 3 T. flour (Gluten Free-use brown rice flour)
• 2 T. oil (for browning the meat)
• 1 whole onion, diced or sliced
• 3 stalks of celery, chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 potatoes, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup of fresh herbs ( I used Thyme, Basil and Oregano...it's in my garden)
• 1/2 bottle of beer (optional) I would choose a strong flavor, it adds a wonderful undertone to the stew.
• 5 cups of beef broth
• 1 tsp. of salt
• pepper to taste

Details

Adapted from simply-gourmet.com

Preparation

Step 1

I like to brown my meat before I add it to the crock pot. I throw my meat and flour into a large bag and shake. Add the oil to a large skillet and brown your meat on all sides.

Follow guides next to each vegetable and prepare accordingly. This is just what I used, you can add or subtract anything that you don't have or don't like. The flavoring might change slightly but if you like what you add then this won't be an issue.

Plug your crock pot in and add all of the ingredients: meat, veggies, beer, broth, herbs and spices. You can cook on high for 6 hours or low all day. I like to test the meat to tell me if it is done. I don't like tough meat in stew. It should melt in your mouth or be soft to chew.

Before you serve the stew, check the flavor and adjust the salt and pepper.

You can used dried herbs too. We just love fresh and this is what I have on hand.